Comparison

SmartHQ vs bObsweep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartHQ

Control and monitor smart appliances from multiple brands in one app. Receive notifications, update software, and personalize settings. Get expert help and track energy usage.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Appliance notifications
  • Software updates
  • Personalized settings
  • Voice integration
  • Energy/water usage monitoring
  • AI cooking recipes
  • Product registration
  • Expert assistance
  • Proactive service alerts
Features
Currently charting
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SmartHQ: Your Connected Home Command Center Effortlessly control your smart appliances from GE Appliances, Profile, Café, Monogram, Fisher & Paykel, and Haier – all in one app. KEY FEATURES: • REMOTE CONTROL – Monitor and control your appliances from anywhere, ensuring peace of mind and convenience. • STAY INFORMED - Receive timely notifications about your appliances, including alerts and updates. • SOFTWARE UPDATES - Keep your appliances running smoothly with the latest software updates and access new features as they become available. • PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE - Create shortcuts for frequently used functions and download new appliance modes. • VOICE INTEGRATION – Add your appliances to Amazon Alexa and Google Home hubs for voice control. • MONITOR ENERGY & WATER USAGE - Gain insights into your appliance's energy and water consumption, helping you make informed choices. • ENHANCED COOKING EXPERIENCE - Generate cooking recipes using Flavorly AI. Monitor your oven's progress with the built-in camera and pair accessories such as smart cookware and probes. • CONVENIENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION - Register all your GE appliances, even non-Wi-Fi models, for quick access to manuals, specs, and support. • GET EXPERT HELP - Access the SmartHQ Assistant for answers to your appliance questions. • PROACTIVE SERVICE - Receive service alerts when your appliance needs attention and use the diagnostics tool to troubleshoot issues. • SCHEDULE SERVICE - Schedule a technician visit or access appliance support contact information. *Note: Features may vary depending on your appliance model and country of residence. REMOTE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a compatible SmartHQ-enabled appliance or SmartHQ Connect module. SmartHQ Connect modules can be purchased online: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/PBX23W00Y0?SpecType=SpecType. OPTIONAL APP PERMISSIONS: • Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth/BLE - Used for commissioning nearby appliances. • Notifications - Used for product updates and status notifications. • Camera/Media Files - Used for Flavorly Picture to Recipe feature. - To scan QR codes to add appliances. - To scan product barcodes and provide recipes. • Precise Location - Used for enabling Automation feature (i.e. Home/Away mode).

About

bObsweep

Remotely control your robotic vacuum, customize cleaning zones, and schedule cleanings. Save multiple home maps and review past cleaning activity. Take full control over your bot's settings for a personalized cleaning experience.

Highlights
  • Remote bot control
  • Customizable room maps
  • Scheduled cleanings
  • Cleaning history logs
  • Multiple saved maps
  • Cleaning preferences
Features
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Control your bot • Send your bot to clean, charge, or empty Customize your maps • Connect and divide rooms, name rooms, and use NoSweep and NoMop zones View cleaning history logs • Review your bot's past activity with detailed history logs Keep up to 3 saved maps • Ensure every level of your home is kept in pristine condition Schedule cleanings • Have your bot clean when you want, where you want, and how you want by scheduling cleanings Set cleaning preferences • Take full control over your bot's cleaning settings Coming soon • App Help Center

Screenshots

SmartHQ4 screens
bObsweep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartHQ at 4.6 against bObsweep's 3.7. SmartHQ also leads on ratings volume (88K vs 449) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). bObsweep's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 17%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartHQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHQ has 88K ratings behind it against 449, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of SmartHQ's written reviews are positive against 57% of bObsweep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, bObsweep monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SmartHQ versus bObsweep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHQbObsweep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (88K ratings) — better3.7 (449 ratings)
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88K — better449
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INCBobsweep Inc.

Customer experience

SmartHQ

All ratings87,647 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,476 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative72.6%

bObsweep

All ratings449 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative35.7%

User reviews

SmartHQ

From 88K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and easy to connect
  • 👍 Convenient notifications
  • 👍 Helpful for laundry efficiency
  • 👍 Automation and scheduling
  • 👍 Integrated with Amazon

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Account verification issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Limited functionality
  • 🐛 Intrusive data collection

bObsweep

From 449 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great vacuum, cleans well
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 💡 Helpful mapping and scheduling features
  • 🚀 Efficient cleaning
  • 👍 Convenient self-emptying feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Mapping bugs and inaccuracies
  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Vacuum gets stuck frequently
  • 🐛 Vacuum doesn't always empty properly

Bugs and requests

SmartHQ

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Account verification loop
  • Inability to connect appliances to WiFi
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate cycle tracking
  • Disconnection issues
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  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow setting favorites as default
  • Provide more granular control over appliance settings
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve notification controls
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  • Provide access to appliance manuals
  • Enable remote control of all appliance functions

bObsweep

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Maps disappearing after updates
  • Vacuum disconnecting from Wi-Fi
  • App unable to connect to vacuum
  • Scheduled cleanings not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to control vacuum remotely
  • Notification when vacuum gets stuck
  • Better integration with smart home assistants
  • More customization options for cleaning schedules
  • Smaller no-go zones
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  • Ability to prioritize room cleaning order

In-app purchases

None

SmartHQ

No in-app purchases

None

bObsweep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHQ free?
SmartHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bObsweep free?
bObsweep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartHQ or bObsweep?
SmartHQ is rated higher. SmartHQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while bObsweep averages 3.7 from 449 ratings.
Do SmartHQ or bObsweep have ads?
SmartHQ shows ads; bObsweep does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartHQ or bObsweep?
SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and bObsweep monthly. Most recently, SmartHQ was updated on October 17, 2026 and bObsweep on October 16, 2026.

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